Norfolk homicides hit historic low in 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — New Year’s Eve was two days ago, but Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi continues to celebrate, as Norfolk’s homicide rate for 2025 is lower than any in recent memory. “What we saw in Norfolk was an absolutely historic year in terms of homicide,” Fatehi said in a Friday interview with WAVY....
Hampton Police: 1 killed, 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash
One person was killed and three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday at the intersection of Floyd Thompson Drive and Commander Shepard Boulevard near NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton Police said.
New device aims to ‘combat problem’ before dangerous crashes happen
New LifeSafer device controls car acceleration to prevent speeding, targeting teen and reckless speeding drivers.
BAE Norfolk gets $10.4M mod to Laboon DSRA contract
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. (NMS), has been awarded a $10,398,203 firm-fixed-price modification for additional mission critical work to previously awarded contract (N00024-25-C-4412) for the USS Laboon (DDG 58) fiscal year 2025 dry-dock selected restricted availability.(DSRA) Work will be...
Chesapeake Police search for jewelry store theft suspect
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man stole a pair of diamond earrings at a jewelry store inside Greenbrier Mall Thursday in Chesapeake, police said. Chesapeake Police said the larceny took place around 3 p.m. at Jewelry Palace inside the mall as employees reported that a man came into the store, asked to view a pair […]
Portsmouth Police seek the public’s help in solving 2020 Columbia Street homicide
Portsmouth Police are seeking the public's help in solving a homicide on Columbia Street from 2020, according to the Portsmouth Police Department.
New bus service to begin soon between Hampton Roads and Washington, D.C.
(WAVY) — Beginning the second week of the new year, Hampton Roads will start having direct bus service to and from Washington, D.C. Where will you find the bus at Union Station? Follow along for the way inside the breathtaking main hall to get there when you’re inside the station. A lot of people take […]
Norfolk to break ground on state-of-the-art Maury High School
An official groundbreaking is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2026.
The Best Steaks In Virginia Are Hiding In Plain Sight At These 9 Spots
If you have ever pulled into a nondescript parking lot and wondered whether the plain brick building ahead could possibly serve a life changing steak, you were probably right. Across Virginia, some of the most unforgettable cuts are quietly sizzling behind humble facades, tucked into historic storefronts and cozy...
City Council approves funding for key development sites in Newport News
The Newport News City Council approved $2 million on Dec. 9 to continue redevelopment efforts in the Southeast community, targeting future development at two sites across the city.
